Teeny-tiny in size (less than one square kilometre!), Chippendale is an oft-overlooked neighbourhood when thinking of ways to spend a day in Sydney – but it packs a lot of punch. With so much recent development around the area, this …
It’s no secret that McKean Studio loves the colour pink. Any shade, any time, any place – you can never have too much of a good thing. We were in New York over Valentine’s Day this year, a city that …
Spending time in the city that never sleeps can be a quick way to blow through your holiday budget. With so much on offer in New York City you’re never short of things to do – you’re almost guaranteed to …
We recently took McKean Studio to Melbourne for the winter instalment of The Finders Keepers Market, an event supporting independent designers and makers, and held twice a year at the beautiful Royal Exhibition Building in Carlton. As far as ‘working …
Big cities can be tricky to navigate at the best of times, but when you’ve only got a couple of days up your sleeve it can be even harder. Tokyo is full of unique, exciting neighbourhoods, and if you’ve only …
Springtime in Sydney is something pretty special – it’s a fantastic time of year to enjoy some of iconic Sydney locations on the weekends, without the summer crowds or the winter rain. We’ve been revisiting some of our favourite spots around …
If you’re planning a trip to Hobart you’re likely planning on making a stop in at MONA. While it’s definitely a must-see when you’re in town, don’t miss out on the other amazing art and design stores, galleries and museums …
Oh, Hobart. You little beauty, you! For two Sydney-siders in need of a short winter getaway, Hobart was the perfect amount of everything – just the right length of time on a airplane (just under two hours, long enough to catch …
It’s an almost universally accepted fact, Sweden gets a lot of things really right: healthcare, education, cinnamon buns, and undoubtedly, design. With that signature Scandinavian style conjuring images of white washed floors, smart design, and refined colour palettes with pops …
Once a destination reserved for year six school excursions (hello, Questacon!), Canberra has more recently undergone a renaissance, with new hotels, shops, cafes and galleries popping up all over the city. Just a few hours drive from Sydney and a …
